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Oak Grove, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Montgomery County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,945 Population 742/sq mi density
$47,886 Median Income $20,282 per capita
$143,500 Home Value $210,195 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
326 Violent Crime/100K 4,240 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,886 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,500 home value, $1,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
326 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density742/sq mi
Coordinates36.6738°N, 87.4225°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience32.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 142 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 146 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 144 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 137 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 142 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 122 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 97 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 73 km
Jan 31, 2007 3 km N of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 144 km
May 11, 1998 5 km NW of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 147 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 141 km
Apr 28, 2000 6 km W of Equality, Illinois M2.9 148 km
Jun 27, 2000 6 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.9 136 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 76 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 126 km
Jun 20, 2005 2 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M2.7 143 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 74 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 117 km
Oct 2, 1992 5 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.6 137 km
Jan 27, 2014 1 km NE of Kevil, Kentucky M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,307 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 65 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 36 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 78 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 92 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 75 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 12 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 41 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 77 km 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 70 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 50 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 57 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 70 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 100 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 84 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 53 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 60 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 48 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 56 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 62 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 81 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 50 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 68 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 53 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 70 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in

Oak Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.3").

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